perversion

Perversion is morbid alteration of function which may occur in emotional, intellectual, or volitional fields.

Perversion, misuse and abuse of our human powers should give us cause enough to be ashamed.

Perversion—prolixity, repetition, and excessive amplification.

Perversion—drinking in excessive quantities; drunkenness; and unquenchable thirst.

Perversion—superstition; witchcraft; and with Cautiousness large, fear of ghosts.